1931 Les Chiens de Chasse Hunting Dogs Breeds Cynology
French cynological book, from 1931 LES CHIENS DE CHASSE (THE HUNTING DOGS)
Very nicely illustrated cynological book, in elaborate new leather binding. The book describes the breeds of hunting dogs in the French language. Contains 80 chromolithographs of dogs, by artists of wildlife Mahler and Castellan, with descriptions of their breed characteristics by J. B. Samat.
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A hunting dog refers to any dog that assists humans in hunting. There are several types of hunting dogs developed for various tasks. The major categories of hunting dogs include hounds, terriers, dachshunds, cur-type dogs, and gun dogs. Further divisions can be made among these categories based on the dogs’ skill sets.
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Edited and printed by: Manufacture Francaise D’Armes et Cycles Saint Etienne, Loire – France February 28, 1931
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Pp. 87 with 80 chromolithography plates and tissue guards with text.
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Dimensions: 30 x 20,3 cm.
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Binding: Contemporary leather binding. Gilted stamped spine cover. Blindstamped decorated panels with minor scratches on both panels.
Condition: Very good condition, smaller wear, pages with smaller imperfections and stains, some tissue guards with small torn, tears and slightly creased, wrappers worn and spotted, repaired with acid-free archival material.
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